Take a glance at your smile when you brush your teeth. The mirror will often let you know if gum disease is present. For instance, your gums should never look shockingly red or purple. If you see these colors or are unsure, contact us. Instead, what you should see is soft pink-hued gum tissue if your smile is healthy.
Your gum tissue should feel somewhat firm when you touch it – you should also be able to brush your teeth and floss your teeth without any particular side effects. If you notice that these characteristics do not apply, call us right away. We generally see inflamed, puffy gum tissue with gum disease. Bleeding gums are also a common symptom of a gum tissue problem.
Do your gums feel any particular way? In general, you will not notice or think about your gums. However, when gum disease develops, you may notice that it hurts to chew, that your gums feel quite sensitive to the touch, and you may even notice your teeth feel uncomfortable.
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